In 1892, less than 2 kilometres from Sagrada Familia and only a few hundred metres from the Balearic Sea, the Barcelona Zoo opened in Barcelona. On an area of 13 hectares, around 300 animal species and also around 300 plant species are exhibited to the

The butterfly zoo Papiliorama originally opened in Marin-Empagnier in 1988, burned down in a major fire in 1995 and was reopened in the same year. Due to the lack of space, the zoo relocated in 2003 and celebrated its reopening in Kerzers. About 100

In the Great Smoky Mountains, or rather in Pigeon Forge in the US state of Tennessee, around 26 miles (approx. 42 km) from Knoxville, you will find the alpine coaster The Goat Coaster, which opened in 2015. The coaster, which was built by Josef Wiegand

The funfair takes place in front of Bodegraven town hall.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Bodegraven station (750 metres away)

- By bus - Marktstraat bus stop

By car:

- Venue: Raadhuisplein

Parking facilities:

- Raadhuisplein multi-storey

Just 3 kilometres as the crow flies from the Austrian border, around 20 km from Villach and around 80 km from Ljubljana, the exciting Alpine world of Kranjska Gora awaits you. In winter you can go skiing here and in summer a 1.5 km long mountain coaster

The autumn market takes place at Schützenplatz on Bismarckring.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Walsrode station (distance 1.8 km)

- By bus - Benzer Winkel bus stop

By car:

- Venue: Schützenplatz (Bismarckring)

Parking:

- No information

The Sommerrodelbahn amusement park in Ibbenbüren, in the middle of the Teutoburg Forest and not far from the impressive Dörenther Cliffs, is a charming destination for families, nature lovers and fans of nostalgic amusement parks. Founded in 1926 by a

The Freiburger Mess' (Freiburg Fair) is held twice a year on the Neuer Messplatz. The Frühjahsmess' in May and the Herbstmess' in October. Over 110 showmen provide lots of fun and a good atmosphere. In addition, the "Friburger Wiesn" takes place on the

It all began in 1960 on US Route 1 in Saco, Maine next to the mini-golf course that opened in 1959: a drive-in snack bar called Marvel Drive-In was built here. In 1967, Funtown USA was born and a Zipper ride was one of the park's first attractions.

In eastern Styria, about three quarters of an hour's drive east of Graz, you will find the Herberstein Animal World at Herberstein Castle. The Styrian State Animal Garden was opened in 1960, but has its origins as early as the 17th century. It covers a